Gretzky resigns as Coyotes' head coach

“Both remaining bidders have made it clear that I don’t fit into their future plans”

by macleans.ca on Thursday, September 24, 2009 12:58pm - 4 Comments

Wayne Gretzky is stepping down as the head coach and director of operations of the Phoenix Coyotes. He’s leaving amidst a dispute between the NHL and billionaire Jim Balsillie over the team’s ownership, a battle which has left Gretzky’s $9.1 million salary in question. The Great One said he made the decision because “both remaining bidders have made it clear that I don’t fit into their future plans.”

CBC News

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  • http://intensedebate.com/people/frenchie101 frenchie101

    He is correct, he does not fit in with their plans,I wish him much sucess, and would like to see him back In Canada behind a bench

  • Craig O

    He was an amazing hockey player and a decent manager for Team Canada, but his stint as a coach has been lackluster at best. On a team that's hemorrhaging money and is in desperate need of a truly successful season, a coach that's as expensive as Gretzky isn't worth it if he can't deliver. For the sake of the Coyotes, wherever they play, I'm glad to see him step down.

  • PMPMPM

    Hockey Player – The Greatest
    Manager – Pretty good
    Director of Hockey Operations and Coach – Failure

  • delford t louis

    this guy has had one hell of a ride beyond even what he has imagined…maybe the guy is just slowing down …why not he has made more then enough money now do some altruistic gestures like giving some away to the unfortunate like myself so i can make movies

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